Week of November 2

Upcoming Dates: 

November 2-5:  One Book, One District Spirit Week

     Monday: Celebrate the time change in your PJs, then bundle up with a scarf, beanie, and gloves for **Polar Bear & Arctic Fox Day

     Tuesday: Wear green and nature-themed shirts for Green Thumb & Sprout Day

     Wednesday: PJs again for Deep Freeze Day!

     Thursday: Get creative with your hair for Wacky Roots & Vines

     Friday: **No school!**

November 6:  No school, Professional Developement

Homework:

See your child's teacher's email for homework information.

Specials:

Mr. Jaques: Group A-Spanish

Mrs. Kiehn: Group B- Music (M/W/F), PE (T/TH) 

Mrs. Shoemaker: Group C- Art

Group D- PE (M/W/F), Music (T/TH)

Literacy: 

Phonics: 

Lesson 55- spelling pattern is i consonant e ( i_e): examples are slide, kite, bike, and fine. 

Lesson 56- spelling pattern is o consonant e (o_e): examples are those, close, bone, and note.

Parent Resource link 

Benchmark Readers Workshop:  

Unit 4- Stories have a Narrator

In our fourth unit, students work collaboratively to create a class list of questions, participate in constructive conversation, while following rules for discussion.  Share ideas about the unit topic, “Stories Have a Narrator.”  

Essential question: How do people create stories?

Math: 

Ready Math: Lesson 22: Students will learn to name and describe shapes by their attributes, as well as to compose new flat and solid shapes from two or more smaller shapes.  

IB: 

Sharing the Planet - We are learning about animals and their offspring, how they are similar and different.  We will also learn about plants and animals and their external features that help them to survive.  This is an exciting planner to learn all about living things and our responsibility to protect animals and our Earth.  

You can take Action:

Take a trip to your local library and check out some non-fiction animal books. Have those dinner conversations about how we can protect wildlife.

Other Ways to take Action:  

You can continue to support your child’s curiosity at home!  At the end of our lesson, your child will be encouraged to go for a walk in nature to find some camouflaged animals. It is a challenge, but within your child’s reach. Parks are great places to look. One tip for this walk is to hold still and watch for movement among leaves (to find insects) or movement along the ground and trees (to find larger creatures).

I.B.- Monthly Learner Profile

November- Communicators

Remember:

Students who are Communicators express their ideas by speaking, drawing, and writing. They communicate through music, dance, and drama. Language is key to expressing themselves and they can communicate in more than one language. Being a good listener is an important part of communicating with others too. They can also communicate using mathematical language and symbols.

"To listen well is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well." — John Marshall

How can parents help to develop students who are Communicators at home?

• Encourage your child to stay in touch with relatives and friends who live in other countries by writing letters, using the phone, or sending an email.

• When working on mathematics homework, encourage your child to explain his/her answer to you orally or by drawing a picture.

• Ask your child thought-provoking questions and encourage them to discuss them with you. 

• For example:

  • What would you do if you were scared of someone at school?

  • Is there anything you cannot buy with money?

  • Should you get an allowance? Why or why not?

• Work with your child to improve his/her listening skills. Being a good listener is an important part of communicating with others.

Communicator - Book List

35 of the best communication books for children to promote communication in the classroom 

Week of October 26

Upcoming Dates: 

October 27: Picture Retakes

October 30: Late Start 9:10

October 30: Costume Parade 9:35 on the back playground- Parents Welcome!

October 30: Monster Mash 5-7 PM

Homework: 

See your child's teacher's email for homework information.

Specials:

Mr. Jaques: Group A- Music (M/W/F), PE (T/TH)

Mrs. Kiehn: Group B- Art 

Mrs. Shoemaker: Group C- PE (M/W/F), Music (T/TH)

Group D- Spanish

Literacy: 

Phonics: 

Lesson 53-  spelling pattern is digraphs previously taught /-ck/, /sh/, /th/ (voiced and unvoiced), /ch/, /wh/, /ph/,-ng /ŋ/, and -nk /ŋk/.

Lesson 54- spelling pattern is a consonant e (a_e): examples are cake, brake, bale, skate, and frame.

Parent Resource link 

Benchmark Readers Workshop:  

Unit 4- Stories have a Narrator

In our fourth unit, students work collaboratively to create a class list of questions, participate in constructive conversation, while following rules for discussion.  Share ideas about the unit topic, “Stories Have a Narrator.”  

Essential question: How do people create stories?

Math: 

Ready Math: Lesson 9: Students will work on developing mental math strategies to subtract from a teen number. Students will break apart a number to get a ten, then use this strategy to subtract from a teen number.

IB: 

Sharing the Planet - We are learning about animals and their offspring, how they are similar and different.  We will also learn about plants and animals and their external features that help them to survive.  This is an exciting planner to learn all about living things and our responsibility to protect animals and our Earth.  

You can take Action:

Take a trip to your local library and check out some non-fiction animal books. Have those dinner conversations about how we can protect wildlife.

Other Ways to take Action:  

You can continue to support your child’s curiosity at home!  At the end of our lesson, your child will be encouraged to go for a walk in nature to find some camouflaged animals. It is a challenge, but within your child’s reach. Parks are great places to look. One tip for this walk is to hold still and watch for movement among leaves (to find insects) or movement along the ground and trees (to find larger creatures).

I.B.- Monthly Learner Profile

October- Caring

Remember: 

These students show empathy, compassion, and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service and act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and to the environment.

Ways to develop caring students at home: 

• Model the caring behavior you would like to see in your child all the time. Your child has big eyes and ears and notices everything you do. Using kind words, helping people without being asked, and being an active listener all show your child that you care about people. Even a simple thing, like holding a door for someone, shows your child that you are aware of others around you and want to help them.

• Think about how your family can get involved with community organizations.

*Be on the look-out all October long for outstanding examples of the IB PYP Learner Profile Trait*

Week of October 19

Upcoming Dates: 

October 23: Late Start 9:10

October 27: Picture Retakes

October 30: Late Start 9:10

October 30: Costume Parade

October 30: Monster Mash

Homework: 

See your child's teacher's email for homework information.

Specials:

Mr. Jaques: Group A- Art

Mrs. Kiehn: Group B- PE (M/W/F), Music (T/TH)

Mrs. Shoemaker: Group C- Spanish

Group D- Music (M/W/F), PE (T/TH)

Literacy: 

Phonics: 

Lesson 51- spelling pattern is- ng /ŋ/ at the end of a word: examples are lung, wing, sang, and long.

Lesson 52- spelling pattern is- nk /ŋk/at the end of a word: examples are sank, rink, and trunk.

Parent Resource link 

Benchmark Readers Workshop: Unit 3- Unit 3-Being a Good Community Member

In our third unit, students will review being a responsible citizen.  They will identify characteristics of good citizenship such as a belief in justice, truth, equality and responsibility.  They will also identify ordinary people who exemplify good citizenship and ways students are good citizens in their community.

Math: 

Ready Math: Lesson 8:  Students will break apart a number to make a ten. Students will learn how to add two numbers by breaking them apart and putting them together using the strategy of making a ten.

IB: 

Sharing the Planet - We are learning about animals and their offspring, how they are similar and different.  We will also learn about plants and animals and their external features that help them to survive.  This is an exciting planner to learn all about living things and our responsibility to protect animals and our Earth.  

You can take Action:

Take a trip to your local library and check out some non-fiction animal books. Have those dinner conversations about how we can protect wildlife.

Other Ways to take Action:  

You can continue to support your child’s curiosity at home!  At the end of our lesson, your child will be encouraged to go for a walk in nature to find some camouflaged animals. It is a challenge, but within your child’s reach. Parks are great places to look. One tip for this walk is to hold still and watch for movement among leaves (to find insects) or movement along the ground and trees (to find larger creatures).

I.B.- Monthly Learner Profile

October- Caring

Remember: 

These students show empathy, compassion, and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service and act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and to the environment.

Ways to develop caring students at home: 

• Model the caring behavior you would like to see in your child all the time. Your child has big eyes and ears and notices everything you do. Using kind words, helping people without being asked, and being an active listener all show your child that you care about people. Even a simple thing, like holding a door for someone, shows your child that you are aware of others around you and want to help them.

• Think about how your family can get involved with community organizations.

*Be on the look-out all October long for outstanding examples of the IB PYP Learner Profile Trait*

Week of October 5

Upcoming Dates: 

October 6: 5:30 PTO Meeting in the RRE Library

October 7: Walk & Roll Day- Walk or ride bike/scooter to school!

October 9: Late Start 9:10

October 12-16:  Fall Break (No School) 

October 23: Late Start 9:10

October 27: Picture Retakes

October 30: Monster Mash

Homework: 

See your child's teacher's email for homework information.

Specials:

Mr. Jaques: Group A-  PE (M/W/F), Music (T/TH)

Mrs. Kiehn: Group B- Spanish 

Mrs. Shoemaker: Group C- Music (M/W/F), PE (T/TH)

Group D- Art

Literacy: 

Phonics: 

Lesson 49-  spelling pattern is reviewing digraphs previously taught /sh/, voiced and unvoiced/th/, /ch/: examples are ship, crush, that, thick, chap, and bench.

Lesson 50 - spelling pattern is /wh/ and /ph/ digraphs: examples are when, whip, graph, and Phil.

Parent Resource link 

Benchmark Readers Workshop: Unit 3- Unit 3-Being a Good Community Member

In our third unit, students will review being a responsible citizen.  They will identify characteristics of good citizenship such as a belief in justice, truth, equality and responsibility.  They will also identify ordinary people who exemplify good citizenship and ways students are good citizens in their community.

Math: 

Ready Math: Lesson 7 review: Students will apply properties of addition to add three numbers. They will use number relationships to add three numbers more efficiently.  We will also introduce doubles facts and review number partners for ten.  These are both great strategies for adding three addends.

IB: 

Sharing the Planet - We are learning about animals and their offspring, how they are similar and different.  We will also learn about plants and animals and their external features that help them to survive.  This is an exciting planner to learn all about living things and our responsibility to protect animals and our Earth.  

You can take Action:

Take a trip to your local library and check out some non-fiction animal books. Have those dinner conversations about how we can protect wildlife.

You can take Action:  

You can continue to support your child’s curiosity at home!  At the end of our lesson, your child will be encouraged to go for a walk in nature to find some camouflaged animals. It is a challenge, but within your child’s reach. Parks are great places to look. One tip for this walk is to hold still and watch for movement among leaves (to find insects) or movement along the ground and trees (to find larger creatures).

I.B.- Monthly Learner Profile

October- Caring

Remember: 

These students show empathy, compassion, and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service and act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and to the environment.

Ways to develop caring students at home: 

• Model the caring behavior you would like to see in your child all the time. Your child has big eyes and ears and notices everything you do. Using kind words, helping people without being asked, and being an active listener all show your child that you care about people. Even a simple thing, like holding a door for someone, shows your child that you are aware of others around you and want to help them.

• Think about how your family can get involved with community organizations.

*Be on the look-out all October long for outstanding examples of the IB PYP Learner Profile Trait*

Week of September 28

Upcoming Dates: 

October 1: ☺️ COZY DAY - PBIS REWARD KICKOFF

October 2: Late Start 9:10

October 6: 5:30 PTO Meeting in the RRE Library

October 9: Late Start 9:10

October 12-16:  Fall Break (No School)

October 23: Late Start 9:10

October 27: Picture Retakes

October 30: Monster Mash

Homework: 

See your child's teacher's email for homework information.

Specials:

Mr. Jaques: Group A-  Spanish

Mrs. Kiehn: Group B- Music (M/W/F), PE (T/TH)

Mrs. Shoemaker: Group C- Art

Group D- PE (M/W/F), Music (T/TH)

Literacy: 

Phonics: 

Lesson 47- the spelling pattern is unvoiced /th/ digraph: examples are bath, thin, thick, cloth.   Just a note, this is a little different than the voiced /th/ digraph from last week, examples are this, those, them, and that.

Lesson 48- the spelling pattern is  /ch/ digraphs: examples are chap, bench, check, and chin.

Parent Resource link 

Benchmark Readers Workshop: Unit 2- Many Kinds of Characters

In our second unit students will be introduced to the topic of characters in a story. They will be reminded that characters are the people and animals in the stories they read and hear. Students will meet and talk about many different kinds of characters in various stories over the next few weeks.

Math: Ready Math: Lesson 7: Students will apply properties of addition to add three numbers. They will use number relationships to add three numbers more efficiently.  We will also introduce doubles facts and review number partners for ten.  These are both great strategies for adding three addends.

IB: 

Where We Are in Place and Time -  We are learning about what it means to be a responsible citizen.  Have those dinner conversations about what good citizens do.

I.B.- Monthly Learner Profile

September- Balanced

Remember: 

These students understand the importance of balancing different aspects of their lives—intellectual, physical, and emotional—to achieve well-being for themselves and others. They recognize their interdependence with other people and within the world in which they live.

*Be on the look-out all September long for outstanding examples of the IB PYP Learner Profile Trait*

October- Caring

Remember: 

These students show empathy, compassion, and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service and act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and to the environment.

Ways to develop caring students at home: 

• Model the caring behavior you would like to see in your child all the time. Your child has big eyes and ears and notices everything you do. Using kind words, helping people without being asked, and being an active listener all show your child that you care about people. Even a simple thing, like holding a door for someone, shows your child that you are aware of others around you and want to help them.

• Think about how your family can get involved with community organizations.

*Be on the look-out all October long for outstanding examples of the IB PYP Learner Profile Trait*

Week of September 21

Upcoming Dates: 

September 21: No School- Professional Development 

September 23: Parent Teacher Conferences 4-7 PM (Check your email for sign up)

September 24: Parent Teacher Conferences 4-7 PM

September 25: Late Start 9:10, RRE Run

Homework: 

See your child's teacher's email for homework information.

Specials:

Mr. Jaques: Group A- Music (W/F), PE (T/TH)

Mrs. Kiehn: Group B-  Art

Mrs. Shoemaker: Group C- PE (W/F), Music (T/TH)

Group D- Spanish

Literacy: 

Phonics: 

Lesson 45-  spelling pattern is  /sh/ digraph: examples are “brush, dish, ship, shell. 

Lesson 46- spelling pattern is  voiced /th/ digraph: examples are this, those, them, and that.

Parent Resource link 

Benchmark Readers Workshop: Unit 2- Many Kinds of Characters

In our second unit students will be introduced to the topic of characters in a story. They will be reminded that characters are the people and animals in the stories they read and hear. Students will meet and talk about many different kinds of characters in various stories over the next few weeks.

Math: Ready Math: Lesson 6: Our first lesson for Unit 2, Lesson 6 is working on teen numbers. Students will put 10 ones together to make a ten. They will put a ten and some ones together to compose a teen number. They will also work on decomposing a teen number into a ten and some ones.

IB: 

Where We Are in Place and Time -  We are learning about what it means to be a responsible citizen.  Have those dinner conversations about what good citizens do.

I.B.- Monthly Learner Profile

September- Balanced

Remember: 

These students understand the importance of balancing different aspects of their lives—intellectual, physical, and emotional—to achieve well-being for themselves and others. They recognize their interdependence with other people and within the world in which they live.

*Be on the look-out all September long for outstanding examples of the IB PYP Learner Profile Trait*

Week of September 14

Upcoming Dates: 

September 8: Fun Run Kickoff, please register your student

September 18: Late Start 9:10

September 21: No School- Professional Development 

September 23: Parent Teacher Conferences 4-7 PM (Check your teacher's email for sign up)

September 24: Parent Teacher Conferences 4-7 PM

September 25: Late Start 9:10

Homework: 

See your child's teacher's email for homework information.

Specials:

Mr. Jaques: Group A- Art

Mrs. Kiehn: Group B-  PE (M/W/F), MUSIC (T/TH)

Mrs. Shoemaker: Group C- Spanish

Group D- Music (M/W/F), PE (T/TH)

Literacy: 

Phonics: 

UFLI Lesson 43- spelling pattern is short vowels followed by double l: examples are call, small, doll, troll, and pull.

UFLI Lesson 44- spelling pattern is -ck at the end of words: examples are deck, trick, hack, puck, and block.

Parent Resource link 

Benchmark Readers Workshop: Unit 2- Many Kinds of Characters

In our second unit students will be introduced to the topic of characters in a story. They will be reminded that characters are the people and animals in the stories they read and hear. Students will meet and talk about many different kinds of characters in various stories over the next few weeks.

Math: Ready Math:  Lesson 5: In lesson 5, students will understand and solve addition and subtraction word problems up to 10.

IB: 

Where We Are in Place and Time -  We are learning about what it means to be a responsible citizen.  Have those dinner conversations about what good citizens do.

I.B.- Monthly Learner Profile

September- Balanced

Remember: 

These students understand the importance of balancing different aspects of their lives—intellectual, physical, and emotional—to achieve well-being for themselves and others. They recognize their interdependence with other people and within the world in which they live.

*Be on the look-out all September long for outstanding examples of the IB PYP Learner Profile Trait*

Week of September 7

Upcoming Dates: 

September 7: No School- Labor Day

September 11: Late Start 9:10

September 11 : Rock Ridge Run Kickoff 

September 18: Late Start 9:10

September 21: No School- Professional Development 

September 23: Parent Teacher Conferences 4-7 PM (Sign up coming soon!)

September 24: Parent Teacher Conferences 4-7 PM

September 25: Late Start 9:10

Homework: 

See your child's teacher's email for homework information.

Specials:

Mr. Jaques: Group A- PE (W/F), MUSIC (T/TH)

Mrs. Kiehn: Group B-  Spanish

Mrs. Shoemaker: Group C- Music (W/F), PE (T/TH)

Group D- Art

Literacy: 

Phonics: 

UFLI Lesson 41- spelling pattern is short vowel review: examples are cat, hen, rut, bit, and lot.

UFLI Lesson 42- spelling pattern is the F, L, S, Z rule (doubling the ending letter): examples are buzz, will, pass, and stuff.

Parent Resource link 

Benchmark Readers Workshop: Unit 2- Many Kinds of Characters

In our second unit students will be introduced to the topic of characters in a story. They will be reminded that characters are the people and animals in the stories they read and hear. Students will meet and talk about many different kinds of characters in various stories over the next few weeks.

Math: Ready Math:  Lesson 4: In Lesson 4, students will use known addition problems to help them subtract.

IB: 

Where We Are in Place and Time -  We are learning about what it means to be a responsible citizen.  Have those dinner conversations about what good citizens do.

I.B.- Monthly Learner Profile

September- Balanced

Remember: 

These students understand the importance of balancing different aspects of their lives—intellectual, physical, and emotional—to achieve well-being for themselves and others. They recognize their interdependence with other people and within the world in which they live.

*Be on the look-out all September long for outstanding examples of the IB PYP Learner Profile Trait*

Week of August 31

Upcoming Dates: 

September 7: No School- Labor Day

September 11 : Rock Ridge Run Kickoff 

September 21: No School- Professional Development 

Specials:

Mr. Jaques: Group A- Spanish

Mrs. Kiehn: Group B-  Music (M/W/F), PE (T/TH)

Mrs. Shoemaker: Group C- Art

Group D*- PE (M/W/F), Music (T/TH)

Literacy: 

Phonics: Lesson 39- spelling pattern is CVC using short u: examples are cut, hub, and bus.  

Lesson 40- spelling pattern is CVC using short e: examples are leg, bet, and hen.

Benchmark Readers Workshop: Unit 1-Plants and Animals Grow and Change

In our first unit we will be learning all about living things and how they change and grow.

Math: Ready Math:  Lesson 3: Students will count on to add and count back to subtract.

IB: 

Where We Are in Place and Time -  We are learning about what it means to be a responsible citizen.  Have those dinner conversations about what good citizens do.

I.B.- Monthly Learner Profile

September- Balanced

Remember: 

These students understand the importance of balancing different aspects of their lives—intellectual, physical, and emotional—to achieve well-being for themselves and others. They recognize their interdependence with other people and within the world in which they live.

*Be on the look-out all September long for outstanding examples of the IB PYP Learner Profile Trait*

Week of August 24

Upcoming Dates: 

August 25: Picture Day

August 27: Back to School BBQ (5-7)

Homework: 

See your child's teacher's email for homework information.

Specials:

Mr. Jaques: Group A- Music (M/W/F), PE (T/TH)

Mrs. Kiehn: Group B- Art

Mrs. Shoemaker: Group C- PE (M/W/F), Music (T/TH)

Group D*- Spanish

Literacy: 

Phonics: UFLI Lesson 36- spelling pattern is CVC using short i: examples are  sip, hit, and rim.

UFLI Lesson 37- spelling pattern is CVC using short o: examples are hop, lot, and sob. 

Benchmark Readers Workshop: Unit 1-Plants and Animals Grow and Change

In our first unit we will be learning all about living things and how they change and grow.

Math: 

Ready Math: Lesson 2: This week students will be working on Unit 1 lesson 2. Students will solve word problems that involve adding or subtracting numbers up to 10 to solve word problems

IB: 

Where We Are in Place and Time -  We are learning about what it means to be a responsible citizen.  Have those dinner conversations about what good citizens do.

Week of August 17

Upcoming Dates: 

August 18: PTO Meeting (In library 5:30)

August 21: All About Me Bags are Due link 

August 25: Picture Day

Homework: 

All About Me Bags-This information is coming home this week. Please send it back to school Friday, August 21. 

Specials:

Mr. Jaques: Group A- Art

Mrs. Kiehn: Group B- PE (M/W/F), Music (T/TH)

Mrs. Shoemaker: Group C- Spanish

Group D*- Music (M/W/F), PE (T/TH)

*Group D:  Is a mixed group from the 3 first grade classes.  Your child's teacher will let you know if your child is in Group D.

Literacy: 

Phonics: UFLI Lesson 35- spelling pattern is CVC using short a: examples are cap, man, and sat. 

Lesson 36- spelling pattern is CVC using short i: examples are  sip, hit, and rim.

Benchmark Readers Workshop: Unit 1-Plants and Animals Grow and Change

In our first unit we will be learning all about living things and how they change and grow.

Math: 

Ready Math: Lesson 1: Identify number partners for 10. Find the missing number partners for 10 and connect equations to models of number partners for 10.

IB: 

Where We Are in Place and Time -  We are learning about what it means to be a responsible citizen.  Have those dinner conversations about what good citizens do.